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Reversible Quilted Table Runner

I saw this cool pattern while in one of my favorite quilt stores, Heritage Quilts and Fabrics in Newnan, Ga. It really is a great store. It is well organized, the staff is friendly and the selection of fabrics are great. They have cool little kits they’ve put together, which brews inspiration like a fine cup of tea!While browsing in the shop this past November, I saw this table runner pattern that allows you to sew the front and back of the runner at the same time. How cool is that! Of course, I had to try it out, so I purchased a stack of various but coordinating fat quarters, cranked up my Pfaff, and pulled out the pattern.I decided to use a tropical print on one side to herald those hot Savannah summers, and a rich print to use the rest of the year on the other side. Really, the darker print is a bit Christmas oriented but it goes so well with the colors in my home that I plan to enjoy it for the majority of the year. Here, you can see the two sides and a bit of detail at the tip, with a vintage-look button and beaded tassel. (click on image to view larger)This is how I plan to use it throughout most of the year:Calling all Jimmy Buffet fans! Here’s the summer splash of color, perfect for a cheerful tropical flair:I’ll be shopping for coral and teal candles this summer to complement this vibrant design, and those glass coasters you see in the other image will go well with it too. Chloe the cat (upper left corner) is not amused at my camera flash!The project requires strip and triangle cutting and is something an experienced sewer can complete on a weekend. You can make it shorter or longer, depending on your needs. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of assembling it while learning how to quilt two sides at once!Of course, my fabrics are Moda, and if it weren’t 3 a.m., I’d let you know what patterns they are! Soon as I look it up, I’ll edit this posting and share those details.